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.TH PYVCP "1"  "2007-04-01" "LinuxCNC Documentation" "The Enhanced Machine Controller"
.SH NAME
pyvcp \- Virtual Control Panel for LinuxCNC
.SH SYNOPSIS
\fBpyvcp\fR [-g \fIWxH+X+Y\fR] [-c \fIcomponent-name\fR] \fImyfile.xml\fR
.SH OPTIONS
.TP
\fB-g\fR \fIWxH+X+Y\fR
This sets the initial geometry of the root window.
Use 'WxH' for just size, '+X+Y' for just position, or 'WxH+X+Y' for both.
Size / position use pixel units. Position is referenced from top left. 
.TP
\fB-c\fR \fIcomponent-name\fR
Use \fIcomponent-name\fR as the HAL component name.  If the component name is
not specified, the basename of the xml file is used.\fR
.SH "SEE ALSO"
\fIPython Virtual Control Panel\fR in the LinuxCNC documentation for a description of the
xml syntax, along with examples
